Strip-side glamour with serious Italian bottles
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Italian
Updated June 2026
Reviewed April 18, 2026 · How we review
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You're sitting on an expansive terrace overlooking the Las Vegas Strip, surrounded by 1970s Italian glamour and cocktail lounge energy — and then the wine list lands and it's actually serious. California and Italy are the twin pillars here, and they're not messing around with either. This is a TAO Group property inside Planet Hollywood, so yes, it's built for spectacle, but the wine program has enough substance to earn its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
The 150-250 bottle list leans hard into the classics: Caymus Cab, Far Niente Chardonnay, Opus One, Stag's Leap, and on the Italian side, Antinori Tignanello, Gaja Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino, and a handful of Barolo selections that would feel at home in a proper wine bar. Super Tuscans get their own real estate on the list, which is a good sign — someone here understands Italian wine beyond Pinot Grigio. The California side skews toward the familiar and the bankable, which is fine in Vegas, but a little adventurous picking from smaller producers would push this list from good to great.
With 12-20 pours available, the by-the-glass program is generous enough to work a proper dinner without committing to a bottle. Expect the heavy hitters to anchor the list — think Caymus by the glass at a Vegas markup — but the range means you can mix and match through a meal without getting stuck. Rotation isn't confirmed as active, so don't count on weekly surprises.
Antinori Tignanello — $200
On a Vegas strip wine list, Tignanello in the $150-200 range is one of the few places the markup math works in your favor. It's a world-class Super Tuscan that justifies the spend, especially against a table of Tuscan-style meats.
Gaja Barbaresco
Most tables here are ordering Caymus on autopilot. Meanwhile, Gaja Barbaresco is sitting on the list — one of the great names in Italian wine, with the kind of complexity that actually earns the price tag. Skip the California crowd-pleaser and go here instead.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is a fine wine, but it's also the most marked-up bottle in America right now. On a Vegas Strip wine list, you're paying a premium on top of a premium for something you can find at Costco. The Italian side of this list offers far better value for the same money.
Brunello di Montalcino + Tuscan-style meats with decadent sides
Brunello's firm tannins and dried cherry depth were made for exactly this — slow-cooked Tuscan-style meats need a wine with enough structure to stand up to the richness without getting lost.
Thursday — Half-price wine night every Thursday — the best time to explore the Italian heavy hitters on this list without the full Strip markup.
The Bottom Line
Caramella is a better wine stop than its lounge-y Strip pedigree would suggest — the Italian selections alone make it worth a serious look. The Thursday half-price night is the real unlock; that's when this list goes from steep to genuinely exciting.
· Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Strip House's all-by-the-glass format is smart for a Vegas crowd that wants to explore without committing, and the list has more personality than most hotel steakhouses — the Testamatta and the Lingua Franca Chardonnay prove someone made actual choices here. Prices skew high at the top end, but the $15–$25 tier offers genuine quality. Come for the steak, stay for the glass pours, and skip the Kosta Browne unless the night calls for it.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Summer House is doing more with its wine program than it has to, and in Las Vegas that deserves genuine credit. Fair prices, a thoughtful by-the-glass roster, and a few genuinely interesting picks — the Grüner and the Selbach Riesling especially — make this worth exploring. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a reliable one, and that's rarer on the Strip than it should be.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hughes Center · Las Vegas · Brazilian Churrascaria
The real story at Fogo de Chão Hughes Center is the Monday-through-Thursday deal: South American bottles under $150 go at half price, all day, in both the dining room and bar. That's a meaningful discount at a format where a table can easily work through a full bottle alongside the picanha parade. If you're going to drink wine here — and you should — plan your visit around that window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
South Point Casino · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Silverado Steak House isn't trying to win any wine awards, and it doesn't need to — the list is fair, functional, and occasionally punches above its casino-floor weight class. If you're eating steak at South Point and want a solid glass without getting robbed, this list has your back; just stay away from the bottom shelf and head straight for the Davis Bynum or the Symmetry Meritage.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Order the $21 glass of Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo, or the $50 Signature Flight if you want three saké side by side. If you prefer wine, the Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin at $62 by the Coravin glass is the pour to look for. Confirm availability and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Try the $60 half bottle of Cristom Pinot Noir or ask about the $60 Kerner, the lowest full-bottle price, or order the Azelia Barolo at $270 with the Dry Aged New York. Confirm vintages and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
· Dacula · Italian
Antonetas isn't a wine destination, and it isn't trying to be — it's a family-friendly neighborhood Italian with a wine list that covers the basics and stays out of the way. If you're after a solid glass of something red with your Lasagna in a no-fuss setting, you won't be disappointed. Just don't show up expecting to geek out over the list.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Alpharetta · Italian
Crust is a solid neighborhood Italian spot where the wine list is a supporting player, not the headliner — and that's fine. Come for the rigatoni alla vodka and garlic knots; order a glass of whatever red they're pouring and don't overthink it. We'd send a friend here for dinner without hesitation, just not for the wine list alone.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Marietta · Italian
Vespucci's isn't a wine destination, but it doesn't pretend to be — and that honesty is refreshing. The one move that earns real respect here is the Monday half-price bottle deal, which turns an ordinary weeknight into a genuinely good value. Show up on a Monday, order the Eggplant Parmigiana, grab a bottle at half price, and you've had a solid dinner without thinking too hard about it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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